OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1400
Session Outline
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1926.1419 Signals –
General
1926.1420 Signals – Radio,
etc.
1926.1421 Signals – Voice
1926.1422 Signals – Hand
Signals
1926.1427 Operator
Certification & Qualification
1926.1428 Signal Person
Qualifications
1926.1429 Training
• Presented By:
• Ted L. Blanton
President NACB, Inc.
tblantonsr@cranesafe.com
(800) 654-5640
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1400
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
• Employers Must Provide
• Qualified Riggers
– Assembly/Disassembly
– 1926.1404 (r)(1)
– Rigging Materials in the “Fall
Zone”
– 1926.1425 (c)(3)
• Qualified Signal Persons
– 1926.1428
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1400
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
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Signal Persons are discussed
throughout the 1400 standard.
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1419 Signals – General
1420 Signals – Radio, etc.
1421 Signals – Voice
1422 Signals – Hand Signals
1428 Signal Person
Qualifications
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1401
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
• Definitions
• Qualified Rigger
– a “Qualified Rigger” is a rigger
who meets the criteria for a
“Qualified Person”
• Qualified Person
– means a person who, by
possession of a recognized
degree, certificate, or
professional standing, or who by
extensive knowledge, training
and experience, successfully
demonstrated the ability to
solve/resolve problems relating
to the subject matter, the work, or
the project.
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1401
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
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How To Document a Qualified
Persons ability to solve/resolve
work related problems (i.e.
rigging, etc.)
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Academic
– Degree (engineering, etc.)
– Journey Level Certification (DOE
Approved Apprentice Program)
– National Certification (NCCER,
NCCCO, CIC, etc.)
– Certificate of Training from a
National Training Organization
(NACB, CICB, CIA, etc.)
– Proof of Professional Standing
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1401
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
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How To Document a Qualified
Persons ability to solve/resolve
work related problems (i.e.
rigging, etc.)
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Experience
– Proof of Training
– Certificate of Training
– Training Records
– Successful Completion of a
Written Examination
– Proof of Experience
– Work Records
– Resume
– Successful Completion of a
Practical Examination
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1419
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
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1419 States that a signal person
must be provided in each of the
following situations:
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The point of operation, meaning
the load travel or the area near or
at load placement, is not in full
view of the operator.
When the equipment is traveling,
the view in the direction of travel
is obstructed.
Due to site specific safety
concerns, either the operator or
the person handling the load
determines that it is necessary.
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1427
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
• Effective 11/8/2010
Employers Must;
• Ensure Operators Are
Competent And Safe
(1926.1427 (k))
– Trained & Evaluated
– Certification
Requirements
Effective Nov.10,
2014
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1427
Effective Date: November 10, 2014
• Effective 11/10/2014
Employers Must;
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Ensure Operators Are Qualified
& Certified (1926.1427(a))
1926.1427 (b) Option 1)
Certified by an Accredited Crane
Operator Testing Organization
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NCCER
NCCCO (CCO)
CIC
Other
Must be Portable
Must be Valid For 5 Years
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1427
Effective Date: November 10, 2014
• Effective 11/10/2014
Employers Must;
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Ensure Operators Are Qualified
& Certified
1926.1427 (c) Option 2)
Qualification by an Audited
Employer Program
– Written & Practical Testing
– Audited By an Option 1
Organization
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May Not be Portable
Must be Valid For 5 Years
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1427
Effective Date: November 10, 2014
• Effective 11/10/2014 The
following applies;
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Pre-Qualification/Certification
Training Period (1926.1427 (f))
– All Operators Not Certified May
Only Operate As An Operator-intraining (OIT).
– Must Be Provided Sufficient
Training
– Tasks Performed During Training
Within Trainees Capability
– Trainer
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Employee or Agent
Certified Operator, or
Passed Written
Familiar with Controls
No Distractions
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1428
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
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1428 Signals –Signal Person
Qualification:
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Ensure Signal Persons Are
Qualified (2 Options)
– Option1) 3rd Party, or
– Option 2) In-House Qualified
Evaluator
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1428
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
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1428 Signals –Signal Person
Qualification:
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Qualification Requirements
– Know & Understand Types
of Signals to be Used
– Be Competent in there
Application
– Have a Basic Understanding
Of Equipment;
– Operation & Limitations
– Load Dynamics
» Swinging &
» Stopping of Load
– Boom Deflection from
Hoisting
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1428
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
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1428 Signals –Signal Person
Qualification:
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Qualification Requirements
– Know & Understand
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1926.1419
1926.1420
1926.1421
1926.1422 &
1926.1428
– Demonstrate Requirements
Through both;
– Written (or Oral) Testing
– Practical Testing.
OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926
Cranes & Derricks In Construction
OSHA 1926.1430
Effective Date: November 8, 2010
• Effective 11/8/2010
Employers Must;
• Have Provided Training
as Follows:
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On Overhead Power Lines
To Signal Persons
To Operators
To Competent & Qualified
Persons
– On Crush/Pinch Points
– On Tag-Out
• Training Administration